Travel budget and cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) how much does a trip cost?

Neuchatel travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Neuchatel

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Neuchatel for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Neuchatel compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Neuchatel in 2025 is 43% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Neuchatel in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Neuchatel by expense type

Restaurant budget in Neuchatel

Lunch

$ 25/person
($ 24 to $ 57)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 55/person
($ 36 to $ 102)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 19/person
($ 18 to $ 32)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 8.1 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 13)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5.1)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 5.2/cup
($ 3.8 to $ 8.1)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 5.4/can
($ 3.8 to $ 7.5)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 4.1/bottle
($ 2.5 to $ 7.5)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Neuchatel

1-star hotel

$ 142/night
($ 113 to $ 237)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 191/night
($ 93 to $ 471)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 209/night
($ 108 to $ 365)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 236/night
($ 139 to $ 498)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 299/night
($ 270 to $ 401)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 196/month
($ 142 to $ 353)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 322/month
($ 165 to $ 998)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 209/month
($ 92 to $ 445)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 160/month
($ 151 to $ 187)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 326/month
($ 149 to $ 591)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Neuchatel

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 3.9/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 5.6)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 7.5)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 7.5/12 eggs
($ 3.8 to $ 13)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 32/kg
($ 16 to $ 45)

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140% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 10)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 9.9)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Neuchatel

Bus ticket

$ 3.6/ticket
($ 2.9 to $ 5.5)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.9/km
($ 3.8 to $ 13)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.5)

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116% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.5
($ 6.2 to $ 13)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Neuchatel

Cinema

$ 24/ticket
($ 22 to $ 45)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 44/hr
( $ 44)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Neuchatel

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 10.5 to $ 13)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 118
($ 64 to $ 164)

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103% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 70
($ 38 to $ 102)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Zurich

$ 164
(fair price: $ 136)

Manchester → Zurich

$ 276
(fair price: $ 229)

New York City → Zurich

$ 974
(fair price: $ 744)

Montreal → Zurich

$ 1129
(fair price: $ 984)

Sydney → Zurich

$ 1507
(fair price: $ 1254)

Melbourne → Zurich

$ 1584
(fair price: $ 1279)